Finance Director

Cedar; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar partners with a global, PE-backed SaaS business to appoint a Finance Director as its number one in finance. You will lead global finance operations, reporting, FP&A, tax, treasury and payroll, building a function that supports growth and delivers clear insight through technology.

You must have worked in a SaaS business with subscription revenue models, and possess senior finance leadership experience. PE-backed context and automation experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Senior finance leader in an international SaaS business.
• Current or most recent SaaS role with subscription revenue models.
• Experience as Finance Director or Head of Finance in a scale-up.
• Strong experience across FP&A, tax, treasury and payroll.

Responsibilities

• Lead global finance function including operations, reporting, FP&A, tax, treasury and payroll.
• Own budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling, translating performance to recommendations for senior leadership and PE.
• Develop SaaS metrics reporting (ARR, recurring revenue, churn, retention, economics).
• Strengthen cash flow forecasting, working capital management and controls across international ops.
• Oversee HR operations and payroll across multiple jurisdictions.
• Lead systems and process improvements; push AI and automation for efficiency and visibility.
• Build and develop the finance team as the business scales.

Skills

Senior finance leadership

SaaS experience

Subscription revenue models

FP&A

Tax

Treasury

Payroll

AI & automation

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

NetSuite

QuickBooks Online

Ramp

Rippling

Job description

Cedar is partnering with a global, PE-backed SaaS business to appoint a Finance Director as its number one in finance.

This is a broad leadership role within a scaling international business, combining commercial decision support with ownership of global finance operations. You will build a finance function that supports growth, delivers clear insight and uses technology to improve how the business operates.

Candidates must have worked within a SaaS business in their current or most recent role.

The role

• Lead the global finance function, taking responsibility for financial operations, reporting, FP&A, tax, treasury and payroll.
• Own budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling, translating performance into clear recommendations for senior leadership and PE stakeholders.
• Develop reporting around SaaS metrics, including ARR, recurring revenue growth, churn, retention and customer economics.
• Strengthen cash flow forecasting, working capital management and financial controls across international operations.
• Oversee HR operations and payroll, ensuring effective processes across multiple jurisdictions.
• Lead systems and process improvements, championing AI and automation to increase efficiency, accuracy and visibility.
• Build and develop the finance team as the business scales.

Your background

• A qualified accountant with senior finance leadership experience in an international SaaS business.
• Your current or most recent role must be within SaaS, with a strong understanding of subscription revenue models and their commercial drivers.
• Experience as a Finance Director, Head of Finance or equivalent, with the ability to operate as the most senior finance professional in the business.
• A track record of supporting a scale-up environment, combining strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery.
• Strong experience across global finance operations, FP&A, tax, treasury and payroll.
• Confidence working with senior leadership and investors; PE‑backed experience would be particularly valuable.
• A practical interest in AI, automation and connected finance systems. Experience with NetSuite, QuickBooks Online, Ramp or Rippling would be advantageous.

This is an opportunity to shape the finance function of a global SaaS business and play a central role in its next phase of growth.